Real Madrid’s star striker Kylian Mbappe will look to sharpen his scoring form as they take on Real Sociedad in San Sebastian this Saturday. After netting twice against Real Betis before the international break, Mbappe now aims to improve his conversion rate, having taken 25 shots with just two goals so far in La Liga. Los Blancos have drawn two of their first four matches and are yet to hit their stride this season.
Meanwhile, Barcelona, under new coach Hansi Flick, are enjoying a perfect start to the season. The Catalan giants face Girona in a highly anticipated derby on Sunday. Last season, Girona stunned Barcelona by winning both encounters, a feat they’ll be looking to repeat.
Girona, despite losing key players like Artem Dovbyk and Savinho, have rebounded with strong wins over Osasuna and Sevilla after an early setback against Atletico Madrid. New signings like Arnaut Danjuma and Bryan Gil have helped them stay competitive.
Barcelona, led by stars like teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and seasoned striker Robert Lewandowski, have been revitalized under Flick. With a perfect record in La Liga, they aim to maintain their momentum. Injury concerns persist, but playmaker Dani Olmo is expected to return after a knock during international duty.
The derby could be a statement win for Barcelona as they seek revenge for last year’s double defeat against Girona. If successful, it would solidify their early dominance in the league.
Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, another player to watch this weekend, is still looking for his first goal. Atletico faces bottom-placed Valencia, giving Alvarez a prime opportunity to open his account for his new club.